Arcane Power questions ahead of time

[WhatGravitas]

Just move, or starts their turn there as well? This sounds, well, weaker than Flame Seed.

According to the WotC-board-thread, it's only for moving.

But that's giving a really nice combo: Get the Oncoming Storm feat from PHB2, plant Storm Pillars (lightning damage) and throw them in with Thunderwave (thunder damage and hence benefits from Oncoming Storm!). That's one neat, compact and very flavourful combo-package!

Cheers, LT.

 

[Mengu]

Just move, or starts their turn there as well? This sounds, well, weaker than Flame Seed.

Based on the spoiler on WotC boards, just move (not starts their turn). It seems Storm Pillar just has an effect on it, so unlike Flame Seed, you don't have to hit. And it does respectable damage if enemies move into it (1d6+int). It seems like an excellent control power. Stick it around the archer ranger or warlock, and now enemies have to pick between taking damage, or ignoring the protected character.

 

[jbear]

how does arcane fire work. all the time, once per encounter. how much vulnerabilty does it give to cold attacks?

 

[Rechan]

Based on the spoiler on WotC boards, just move (not starts their turn). It seems Storm Pillar just has an effect on it, so unlike Flame Seed, you don't have to hit. And it does respectable damage if enemies move into it (1d6+int). It seems like an excellent control power. Stick it around the archer ranger or warlock, and now enemies have to pick between taking damage, or ignoring the protected character.

Sounds like Cloud of Daggers, but instead of hitting the target, it's just moving through. Hmm.

Interesting.

Of course, one doesn't need to use Thunderwave for that combo; just Phantom Bolt the bastard.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

I have two quastions

1) how is the new swordmage build...any details would make me grateful

2) There was an eladrin feat in the preview that let you telaport allies out of AoE zones...could you list some details...does it use the encounter fey step, is it only 1 ally...is there a daily limt, is there any downside to it...

 

[Dice4Hire]

Can I get the details on the Eladrin Sword Wizardry feat - is it the same as the Wizard of the Spiral Tower power? Also, are there alternate multiclass feats for the arcane classes like those in Martial Power - specifically for the Wizard? I'm looking for Ftr/Wiz type stuff without having to actually be a Swordmage..

You need dex 13 and must be an eldarin wizard. You can use a longsword as an implement when using wizard powers. There is the usual "do not gain proficiency bonus" line and finally, "If you have any feats or class features that apply a benefit when you wield a WAND .... " So you cannot use the sword as a staff or orb like with the paragon path, but a wand is fair game.

There are two wizard multiclass feats

Learned pellcaster Int, wis 13 Gain training in your choice of three skills and ritual caster.

Implement master (must do the paragon multiclasing thing) you gain wizard's implement mastery of your choice.

 

[Dice4Hire]

Any new warlock multiclass feats? Any new warlock paragon multiclass feats?

The low level one lets you use the warlock's curse power once an encounter but it ends when you deal the extra damage.

The paragon one gives you the shadow walk class ability.

 

[Dice4Hire]

Really? No Powers with "Aegis of Ensnarement" that offer a bump to the power with 1 + Secondary Stat?

About 2/3 or more of the Aegis of ensnarement bonuses are static, not stat-dependentat all, offering things like slow, or other effects. A few do work off con, but nowhere as many as the other Aegis powers.

 

[Dice4Hire]

how does arcane fire work. all the time, once per encounter. how much vulnerabilty does it give to cold attacks?

[Paraphrase]
Each time you hit with an arcane power, it gains vulnerable cold against the FIRST arcane attack power you use aganst it before the end of your next turn.

 

[Klaus]

The low level one lets you use the warlock's curse power once an encounter but it ends when you deal the extra damage.

The paragon one gives you the shadow walk class ability.

Yummy. What are the prereqs of these feats?